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\u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm – museum-hospital where you can explore multiple snake species<\/h2>\n
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Snakes may be scary and mesmerizing at the same time. That’s why lots of people still pay a visit to \u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm<\/strong>, a complex of a museum, a farm, and a hospital of snakes, in Ti\u1ec1n Giang Province, the Mekong Delta.<\/p>\n

At \u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm, you will have an opportunity to see up to 50 species of living snakes, both benign and venomous. Plus, the museum in this complex also exhibits specimens of many snakes that no longer appear in their natural habitats.<\/p>\n

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More than 400 snakes are living here<\/h3>\n
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\n\u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm is an institution of the 9th Military Region.<\/em>
\nImage credit: <\/em>Mr. Paul<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm is situated about 9 kilometers from M\u1ef9 Tho, the capital of Ti\u1ec1n Giang Province. Here, you may find countless snakes belonging to more than 400 species. Among them, the doctors here also study 50 species of snakes in order to produce antivenoms and other medicines.<\/p>\n

The whole 30-hectare complex includes 3 separate areas for snakes and pythons together with 13 areas for several other animals. You will also find some small ponds which are about 2 meters deep. These ponds are decorated with tropical plants for snakes to hang on. The curator may take some non-venomous snakes from the tree and bring them closer to you so that you can touch the snakes.<\/p>\n

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\nSome snakes are kept in small ponds with trees and high walls<\/em>
\nImage credit: Henry Dang<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Big venomous snakes are kept in separate solid cages, so you can be rest assured that they can’t harm you. Additionally, the farm currently has many king cobras living in separate large cages. The mature ones may be up to 6 kilograms and 4 meters long.<\/p>\n

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It has its own snake museum<\/h3>\n
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\nA rare snake specimen in the museum<\/em>
\nImage credit: l\u1ea1c th\u00e0nh t\u00e2m<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Beyond the living snakes, a visit to \u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm will also help you to explore the rare snakes that have gone extinct or are on the verge of extinction. The museum has been recognized by the Vietnam Record Association as the biggest snake museum in the country. Currently, the museum exhibits the specimens of 40 rare or endangered species of snakes. Here, you can also take some pictures with the pythons at the farm.<\/p>\n

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\nThe otters living on the farm<\/em>
\nImage credit: Doan NT<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Apart from the snakes, you can come to see also other animals such as apes, otters, foxes, crocodiles, and many more. The farm also has a particular site to grow rare herbs with great medical values. Due to the great public interest in snakes and herbs as well as research needs, the farm has opened its first branch on Ph\u00fa Qu\u1ed1c Island.<\/p>\n

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It was originally a hospital<\/h3>\n
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Established in 1977 on a military site after the Vietnam War, \u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm was not originally a place for exhibition. As its founder, Lieutenant Colonel Tr\u1ea7n V\u0103n D\u01b0\u1ee3c, intended, it was instead a venom hospital. In the first days, the farm only had 3 cobras brought from C\u1ea7n Th\u01a1. However, the farm was gradually developed with more facilities and more snakes.<\/p>\n

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\nProducts made by the snake venom at the farm
\nImage credit: Tr\u1ea1i r\u1eafn \u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Today, the hospital on this farm is still functioning. Every year, it receives and treats more than 1,000 cases of snake bites. It also produces specific products made from the snakes living here, such as cream with snake venom, snake bone glue, and python oil.<\/p>\n

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\u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm<\/h3>\n
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\u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm is a unique attraction in Ti\u1ec1n Giang, the Mekong Delta. It is not only a site where to can deepen your understanding of this reptilian species, but also a specialized hospital that has helped save countless lives. Moreover, you can buy self-produced products made from snake venoms at this farm.<\/p>\n

When visiting the farm, please abide by the curator’s instructions and avoid playing with the snakes for your own safety.<\/p>\n

\u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm
\n<\/strong>Address: <\/span><\/strong>T\u00e2n Thu\u1eadn B Hamlet, B\u00ecnh \u0110\u1ee9c Commune, Ch\u00e2u Th\u00e0nh District, Ti\u1ec1n Giang Province
\nOpening hours: <\/span><\/strong>7AM-5PM, Daily
\nTicket prices:<\/span>
\nVND30,000 (~USD1.30)<\/strong> for those aged above 12 years old
\nVND20,000(~USD0.87)<\/strong> for children from 6 to 12 years old
\nFree<\/strong> for children below 6 years of age.
\nTelephone:<\/span><\/strong>0273 3853 204
\n\u0110\u1ed3ng T\u00e2m Snake Farm’s Website<\/a> and Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n

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